Beautiful period barn conversion in fabulous rural location

We spent several relaxing holidays in the barn with Gay and Richard Carlisle.
They are the most hospitable, loving and caring hosts.
We enjoyed so much staying with them that we like to return every year.
Our children (5) enjoy the surroundings very much, the egg picking, putting the chicken to bed, applepicking, woodchopping, and a lot other activities.
We had nice walkes in the forest surrounding the barn, picknicks in the filed and we also found a hut in the woods and lunch at the local pub.

The house is very nicely designed and was perfectly clean. When we arrived, Gay had baked a very nice cake, which she tought my oldest to bake herself.
The rooms are nice, we slept very well in the beds with soft romatic linnen.
We had loveley wether and made bbq´s
Gay and Richard were always available to help us in any way.
it was just great!
thanks!

I stayed at The Barn with 3 girlfriends looking for a chilled and peaceful weekend. We couldn't have picked a more perfect spot. Nestling deep in the Surrey Hills, The Barn is as idyllic as you could hope for. Lovely walks with access to The Greensands Way to Leith Hill a stone's thow away. Dorking town is only 10 minutes drive, and Denbies Vineyard is well worth a visit.
The Barn itself has been beautifully converted. All bedrooms are cosy and comfortable, and all ensuite. I slept too well to hear the owl hooting and the cows calving! Very warm, clean and tidy, with stacks of books and games available.We expected to have problems with the size of the kitchen, but there is a full size fridge, oven, hob and microwave. All very cleverly fitted in. There is a lack of work surface but it just meant we had to clear up as we went - no bad thing! The woodburner made for a very relaxed post roast Sunday afternoon Richard and Gay could not have been more accommodating, greeting us with a substantial basket of goodies and on hand if we needed anything. Their beautiful house is right next door so not the place if you want complete privacy but absolutely no problem for us. Like others, I hesitated to write this lest the Barn should be fully booked next time I want to stay!

My family and I had such a wonderful time when we stayed at the Barn last July 2010, that I thought I'd visit on-line to reminisce a bit. When I saw the review posted by Mr. Falkirk on August 26, 2010, I felt I had to write a review to encourage prospective readers and potential travellers to not feel any reservation about staying at this wonderful getaway. I am only sorry that I didn't write my rave reviews sooner after our stay.

Richard and Gay Carlisle are the nicest, most hospitable hosts you would ever like to meet. Their Barn is in immaculate condition, very clean, very spacious, and perfect for a party of 6 (3 adults and 3 small children, ages 3, 7, and 9). We had no issues, whatsoever. We felt welcome the moment we arrived and were sad to leave when we had to head back home to America.

I encourage anyone considering a visit to England to stay at the Barn, in Surrey. It's nestled in the hills, about 40 minutes South of London, and possesses some of the most beatiful walks and drives you've ever seen, with bridleways, bi-ways, and trails all-around. You can't beat the location for easy walks or bike rides to friendly pubs and magnificent vistas. The Barn is a terrific travel base for day trips to anywhere in the South of England and a warm and welcome place to return to after a day of sightseeing,

Only one point of caution for families with small kids... With ducks, horses, chickens, and the Carlisles' friendly dog around, the kids won't want to leave. ; )